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Post by J12 on Feb 9, 2016 0:02:30 GMT -5
I'm a God Damned mess. I need to go to bed.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Feb 9, 2016 0:02:55 GMT -5
I think that right there should show people that this wasn't all to "make Roman look strong". And that the WWE and their doctors really were looking out for Bryan's well being. I'm not about to get into a war of words over this situation, but there's no telling what could've happened with Bryan, for better or worse, if the WWE wasn't in the middle of a lawsuit that was based on their head doctor misdiagnosing concussions and other various injuries. If anything, maybe Punk's comments made them take head injuries more seriously like they should have been doing for years anyway. Bob Holly, I remember, told a story where he knew he had a concussion and WWE's attitude at the time was basically to take an Advil and hop on a plane to the next city.
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Post by Daws on Feb 9, 2016 0:05:12 GMT -5
I just bought the shirt.
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Post by Rob on Feb 9, 2016 0:06:43 GMT -5
Bryan went out at the peak of his popularity and career. Kind of ironic that he is from the same town as Kurt Cobain.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 0:07:46 GMT -5
I think that right there should show people that this wasn't all to "make Roman look strong". And that the WWE and their doctors really were looking out for Bryan's well being. I'm not about to get into a war of words over this situation, but there's no telling what could've happened with Bryan, for better or worse, if the WWE wasn't in the middle of a lawsuit that was based on their head doctor misdiagnosing concussions and other various injuries. If anything, maybe Punk's comments made them take head injuries more seriously like they should have been doing for years anyway. Bob Holly, I remember, told a story where he knew he had a concussion and WWE's attitude at the time was basically to take an Advil and hop on a plane to the next city. Was the Bob Holly thing before or after Benoit murdered his family?
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Feb 9, 2016 0:08:53 GMT -5
What in the world happened on the stage at the end after Bryan left? Vince looked like he nearly took a shot at someone. I think he was just playfully taking a shot at someone.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Feb 9, 2016 0:09:35 GMT -5
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Post by Rob on Feb 9, 2016 0:12:11 GMT -5
On another subject, It was kind of surreal seeing AJ Styles and Vince standing front and center where Cena would usually stand.
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Post by J12 on Feb 9, 2016 0:13:42 GMT -5
Was there a Raw before that? Does it matter? No? Okay.
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Post by RybackV1 on Feb 9, 2016 0:19:05 GMT -5
I have no words anymore
I don't want anything to do with wrestling for a while.
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Post by Mark Martin on Feb 9, 2016 0:30:24 GMT -5
I told my buddy who hasn't watched Raw yet to have his tissues handy. Seeing Vince do the Yes chant was cool.
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Post by PWSPhil on Feb 9, 2016 0:38:59 GMT -5
Total tears for me through the whole Bryan speech. It sucks to see someone's passion ripped away from them. I am glad he is a peace with the situation, and that's what truly matters. WWE would be crazy to not find an on screen role for him. C'mon he's so good on the mic why not let him be GM for a while. Fun factor on RAW & SD! would go through the roof. Not since Mick Foley would an Authority figure be so entertaining (Vince, Steph, & Trips are great but I mean a face GM).
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Feb 9, 2016 0:54:37 GMT -5
Today's RAW was really sad from a normal standpoint but think about it from a kayfabe standpoint:
Heels win EVERY match but two, and Ziggler cheated to win
Dudleyz turn heel
Ryback got decimated
Ambrose got the chit beat out of him
Bryan's retirement.
My notes:
Ambrose needs a legit upper hand against Brock at some point. No Reigns or other shenanigans.
Ziggler vs Owens: STOP
Rose won a match on RAW. wow.
Sin Cara is back, break up the Lucha Dragons. Not counting Bryan, Kalisto was one of the most over superstars tonight. He's talented and has a HUGE wave of momentum. Don't kill it just so Sin Cara has something to do. Break them up, have Kalisto vs Sin Cara at WM in a ladder match for the US Title with Kalisto retaining, and have them go their separate ways, a face over US Champ Kalisto, and a heel booed Sin Cara.
Reigns: STOP
Heel Dudleyz: not sure of this will work, there aren't many face tag teams left, Usos are meh and Lucha Dragons; see above.
Wyatts need a win at Wrestlemaina against Lesnar bad.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 0:58:24 GMT -5
There's absolutely no reason to split the Lucha Dragons. You claim there aren't enough face tag teams, yet you suggest they split one of the ones that are quite over.
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Feb 9, 2016 1:27:54 GMT -5
There's absolutely no reason to split the Lucha Dragons. You claim there aren't enough face tag teams, yet you suggest they split one of the ones that are quite over. I think Kalisto is more over as a singles competitor. He's got a lot of momentum and shouldn't lose his title just because Sin Cara is back. But on the same token, one half of a tag team shouldn't really be a singles champion. It seems what would be best is to split the Luchas, even if it is only for a couple months, and bring some more face tag teams into the mix. All you have to do is call up the Hype Bros and Enzo and Cass and boom. Problem solved.
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Post by A-Rob on Feb 9, 2016 2:26:18 GMT -5
The Great Bryan Danielson is actually retiring. What a perfect promo he cut tonight. The American Dragon will always be The Best In The World.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Feb 9, 2016 2:44:54 GMT -5
It's really, really sad knowing now that unfortunately none of this was a work. Daniel deserved a much better fate than to see his dream end this way. The worst part is that he truly did everything he possibly could to be able to return, and he really wasn't ready for it to end this way.It really is the end of an era with Punk gone, Bryan retiring, etc. Or at least it definitely is that way for me. AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens are really the only non part-timers on the main roster that I have any interest in. I'm not about to get into a war of words over this situation, but there's no telling what could've happened with Bryan, for better or worse, if the WWE wasn't in the middle of a lawsuit that was based on their head doctor misdiagnosing concussions and other various injuries. If anything, maybe Punk's comments made them take head injuries more seriously like they should have been doing for years anyway. Bob Holly, I remember, told a story where he knew he had a concussion and WWE's attitude at the time was basically to take an Advil and hop on a plane to the next city. Was the Bob Holly thing before or after Benoit murdered his family? After.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 2:54:46 GMT -5
Well i had fun tonight right here in the Key Arena, the crowd was electric as hell, Daniel Bryan made almost every tear up, girl next to me asked if she could hug me, I chanted Yes, she laughed and I just bawled when everyone came out, it was surreal as hell, one of my Favorite Wrestlers of all time, and I got to see his last moments in wrestling.
On the side notes, I got the chicks number so wasn't a total loss, I was the only one who poped for Adam Rose winning, The Tables match was awesome, and Dudley heel turn was just exquisite, and I also bought the Suplex city shirt, call me a mark I don't care.
Awesome night, sadly I didn't take any pics but eh, I'll cherish this night for as long as I live.
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Post by Dan on Feb 9, 2016 6:10:58 GMT -5
While I already seem to have forgotten the rest of Raw prior to that Bryan segment, I thought it was actually not a bad Raw. The opening segment was hot as hell, I absolutely ate up that Lesnar interaction. However, the trouble once again with a three hour show is that we had something similar happen again later on in the show, which didn't entertain me or the live crowd half as much. Still interested to see where they go with AJ Styles at Fast Lane and Wrestlemania, I'm guessing a rubber match with Jericho at Fast Lane or even a Triple Threat if Miz gets involved on Smackdown this week.
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Post by Happy Pizza on Feb 9, 2016 6:49:12 GMT -5
Hearing him talk about how many concussions he's had in his career made me wince. This poor guy is going to be a wreck in 10-15 years. Heartbreaking.
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